The SeaWheeze Lululemon Half Marathon
April 27, 2012
Coming August 11, 2012. The year our friends at Lululemon are inaugurating their first annual half marathon, The SeaWheeze, and they’re calling it “the most fun half-marathon in the world.” The route will travel along the beautiful banks of Vancouver, and the run is part of a whole weekend of of special events including an […]
Ergon GP1 Biokork Grips
April 26, 2012
Bike gloves are great but what if someone made better grips. We mean really better grips… made from something soft… like cork. That’s what the folks at Ergon Bike Ergonomics figured out. Their new GP1 Biokork bike grips have a plastic reinforced inner core surrounded by antibacterial and hypoallergenic cork filled with a gel in the […]
RIG 1200 Hydration Pack by Geigerrig
April 26, 2012
As you’ve been watching folks on the trail, has it made you start thinking about getting a hydration pack for yourself as well? The new RIG 1200 by Geigerrig carries 100 oz and is easy to refill and clean. It also has a pouch for your iPod and is ergonomically designed to fit just right […]
The Best of Peru by Adventure Women
April 26, 2012
Coming June 4-15, 2012. Travel in luxury to the ancient city of Machu Picchu with our friends from Adventure Women. But that will just be one of many highlights as you discover the history and archaeology of the best of ancient Peru when you go on to visit Lima, Cuzco and Urubamba’s Sacred Valley. During […]
Wilson Juice Pro BLX Tennis Racquet
April 25, 2012
The weather warming so it’s time to cross-train and hit the courts. We look for the best, so which racquet does Victoria Azarenka, the current #1 ranked female tennis player in the world, use? It’s the Wilson Juice Pro BLX Tennis Racquet. The new Juice is lighter-weight, has a mid-plus head size and delivers more power […]
Nite Ize Marker Band
April 25, 2012
Worried that your reflective vest isn’t catching the eye of some of those drivers as you run or cycle early in the morning and late at night? Well, help is here… help in the form of an LED armband bright enough to be seen up to a mile away. The new Marker Band by Nite […]
Ridge to Bridge Hike, Run and Ride
April 25, 2012
Coming April 28, 2012. Take advantage of one of The San Francisco Bay Area’s most spectacular hike, run and ride events along the Ridge Trail in Marin County and across the Golden Gate Bridge. You can hike with friends and family or run as part of your training for the upcoming marathon or cycle the […]
Bookman Bike Light
April 24, 2012
When a group of accomplished Swedish designers put their mind to solving the problems of all of those college kids cycling through the streets, you get this wonderfully functional and simple Bookman Bike Light. It straps-on to the handlebars in a second and pops-off just as fast so you can throw them in your bag. […]
Specialized S-Works Prevail Bike Helmet
April 24, 2012
Specialized has been making bike helmets for women for a long time, and their new top of the line women’s helmet is the S-Works Prevail model. The keys to a great helmet are great protection and great fit. The S-Works Prevail has Kevlar reinforcements and comfortable, easy-to-adjust straps, which are thinner and more flexible than previous models. […]
$300 discount for Wine Country Yoga and Adventure Retreat
April 24, 2012
$300 discount for TrailblazerGirl readers! Our friends at Women’s Quest are offering a $300 discount just for readers of TrailblazerGirl for their April 29 – May 4, 2012 Wine Country Yoga and Adventure Retreat in Sonoma. The week long adventure will expose you to a rejuvenating blend of activity and relaxation with a supportive group […]
Sage 55 by Gregory Packs
April 23, 2012
Backpacks are NOT one-size-fits-all. Gregory has several lines of backpacks designed specifically for women, and their Sage 55 model is the newest in their line of all-mountain technical packs. It addresses the female anatomy with different frame sizes and weight-balance, and it addresses female sensibilities with super smart features like a handy side stash for […]
National Parks Thermal Flask by Pendleton
April 23, 2012
With this being National Park Week (come-on, get out there and take advantage), nothing would be more appropriate than this thermal flask by Pendleton labeled with the classic window decals that were given to park visitors back in the 1920s. It’s retro-chic and functional. What more could you ask for?
National Park Week
April 23, 2012
Coming April 21-29, 2012. Get ready because everyone of the 397 parks in the US National Park System will have free admission for the entire week. Yep, that means you can go everywhere from Acadia, American Somoa and Arches to Yellowstone, Yosemite and Zion all for free. It’s a great time to check out all […]
ElliptiGO 11R
April 20, 2012
How many times have you used the elliptical machine at the gym? Now, imagine adding wheels to it and hitting the road. Yep, that’s the inspiration behind the ElliptiGO. These geniuses started with that idea and lo-and-behold actually made it happen. The 11R model is designed for racing and endurance events with carbon-fiber drive arms […]
ClipLit by Nite Ize
April 20, 2012
We found this cool little use-everywhere light in honor of Earth Day 2012 this Sunday. Sometimes a simple idea is just what you need, and this ClipLit LED by Nite Ize fills that very obvious need for a little light that can be clipped on to anything and go anywhere. It’s bright, water-resistant, durable, easy […]
Amgen Tour of California Bike Race – VIP Ticket
April 20, 2012
Coming May 13-20: Yea it’s free to watch, but did you know that the 8-day Amgen Tour of California Bike Race has a little-known VIP program too? The VIP program lets you ride in one of the chase cars during the race as well as rushing ahead at the end of the leg to enjoy […]
Cooljet 501 by Life is Tennis
April 19, 2012
Our friends at Life is Tennis (aka Jet Imports) were tired of hauling around large, bulky rectangular bags to go play tennis, so they created a unique, stylish line of tennis bags for ladies. These bags were so different, they were even awarded patents for them. The new Cooljet 501 can be worn as a […]
WaveJet Longboards
April 19, 2012
Paddling against the current can get to be tough after a morning of great surfing. But coming soon, WaveJet’s new Longboard with their truly innovative Pod does the paddling for you. The Pod is essentially a sleekly designed lithium-ion battery powered motor that fits into a slot on the bottom of the board and is […]
Peter Island Resort and Spa, British Virgin Islands
April 19, 2012
TrailblazerGirl loves to get her friends together to hike and bike and kayak and sail and snorkel and dive and… wait a minute… how about all of this on your own private luxury island resort? The Peter Island Resort and Spa in the British Virgin Islands can even be rented out by you and your […]
Donkey 6pack Bike Bag
April 18, 2012
Did you see our theme today… biking on the wine road? And this is the essential item you’ll need along the way… a saddlebag for 6 bottles from our friends at Donkey Products. Okay, maybe not something you’ll need for training, but TrailblazerGirl isn’t all work and no fun. Picnicking is at the top of […]
The Hood by Quarterre
April 18, 2012
This may sound strange, but do you want to hang your bike on the wall… with style? Yea, there are ways to do it that you can find at most bike shops, but the folks at Quarterre have just won an award for The Hood, probably the coolest bike hanger ever imagined. Function clearly does […]
Napa Valley Bike Tours: Wild Women on Wine Bike Tour
April 18, 2012
Coming throughout the Summer, 2012. Not all bike rides need to be strenuous, especially if you’re cycling from winery to winery. Napa Valley Bike Tours is organizing its Wild Women on Wine Bike Tour, a casual trek requiring no more than 2 to 5 miles of cycling between wineries. All of your gear, including the […]
Tequila! Kayak by Point 65
April 17, 2012
Direct from our friends at Point 65 in Sweden, this “take-apart” kayak, called The Tequila, can be reassembled in–ready for it?–10 seconds flat. They’ve developed a sort of snap together system that is not only structurally sound but also safe and stable. This is not an inflatable. It’s a rigid high-performance kayak that amazingly you […]
WindPaddle Adventure Sail
April 17, 2012
Convert your kayak to a sailing craft in seconds on the fly. That’s the magic of the Adventure Sail by WindPaddle. It’s just as simple as unfolding one of those sun protectors that you’d put in the windshield of your car. It’ll connect to all sorts of lines and cleats on any craft. You might […]